Now that we have a new Australian government, it's important to stay aware and involved. It is important that we don't withdraw from the political process once an election is over. There are many things we can do on an ongoing basis. We can pray daily for our Prime Minister and our nation's influencers. We can … Continue reading Political Awareness
Up up and away …
Ever since I was kid, I have loved to travel. I remember as a 9 year old taking my first flight from Australia to America with my parents. I remember the feeling of looking down from the airplane and seeing the city looking smaller and smaller - like a model of tiny roads, cars and … Continue reading Up up and away …
Learning on the Web with iTunes U
The world wide web provides a wealth of information for learning and growing in any area of life. One place I have recently discovered is iTunes U. It contains over 350,000 free lectures, videos, films and other resources from some of the leading universities and educational institutions in the world. Read all about it here. … Continue reading Learning on the Web with iTunes U
Prayer Starters
One thing that helps motivate me to draw near to God more consistently is reading the thoughts of those who have walked with God for many years. Here are a few quotes and insights that have helped me: My heart has heard you say, "Come talk to me." And my heartresponds, "Lord, I am coming." … Continue reading Prayer Starters
Friend Request
It's an amazing thing that the God of the universe not only created us but also desires for us to be in a close relationship with him as his children. We can know him and even be his friend. I receive Facebook new friend requests every day. It's always nice to accept people and it's nice … Continue reading Friend Request
Show a little kindness …
I heard a interesting thought this week highlighting the fact that there are nine fruit of the Spirit but that the one in the middle (with four either side in the list) is KINDNESS (Gal.5:22). As followers of Christ, are we known as being kind? Kindness is to be one of the evidences of God's … Continue reading Show a little kindness …
Pastor Plans on Burning Koran
A Florida pastor by the name of Terry Jones plans on hosting a Koran burning event at his church to commemorate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the USA - 9/11 (this coming Saturday). He is doing this to target Islam extremists. Protestors are rallying in various countries around the world and their are … Continue reading Pastor Plans on Burning Koran
Apologetics
The apostle Peter wrote the following to some first century followers of Christ ... "... worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, … Continue reading Apologetics
Labor Wins the Australian 2010 Federal Election
Finally, after two and a half weeks of speculation and negotiation, we have a government - a Labor government led by Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Support from a few independent MPs has given Gillard the narrowest of margins. Labor's position on broadband and climate change were influential in the final decision. This has been Australia's … Continue reading Labor Wins the Australian 2010 Federal Election
Happy Father’s Day!
Today is Father's Day here in Australia. I pray that all the dads have a terrific day. I am thankful for my own dad and his influence on my life. He was an orphan so he grew up without a father his entire life. Thankfully, he came to know God as his heavenly Father and … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!
A Good Father
Dads, your kids need you and its never to late to start being a better father. Fathering is a vital, honorable, and essential part of the fabric of human life. In his book Five Signs of a Loving Family, author Gary Chapman outlines a few signs of a good father. Here they are: A good father is active in … Continue reading A Good Father
A Pastor’s Prayer
I loved this prayer by Martin Luther (quoted in A Minister's Prayer Book by John Doberstein). "Lord God, thou has appointed me to be a bishop and pastor in thy church. Thou seest how unfit I am to undertake this great and difficult office, and were it not for thy help, I would long since … Continue reading A Pastor’s Prayer